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A proposed deal that Texas and New Mexico say will bring an end to the states’ years-long, multi-million dollar dispute over Rio Grande water had its day in court Monday, facing objections from two irrigation districts and the federal government.

The Biden administration is seeking to block a tri-state settlement proposal in a long-running water fight.

Texas, New Mexico and Colorado put forward a "carve out" settlement, despite objections of the U.S. and local water districts.

Texas, New Mexico and Colorado put forward a \

The Texas and New Mexico fight over Rio Grande water is headed to court in Iowa early next year unless a settlement can be reached within weeks — a shrinking prospect attorneys said as they prepare for trial. 

An agreement to resolve the pending U.S. Supreme Court dispute over Rio Grande water is approaching its “drop-dead” date of Sept. 23, even as parties described “choppy waters” in the efforts for a set...

An agreement to resolve the pending U.S.Supreme Court dispute over Rio Grande water is approaching its “drop-dead” date of Sept. 23, even as parties described “choppy waters” on the settlement front.

An agreement to resolve the pending U.S. Supreme Court dispute over Rio Grande water is approaching its “drop-dead” date of Sept. 23, even as parties described “choppy waters” on the settlement front.

A settlement is a possibility for ending litigation between Texas and New Mexico over Rio Grande water in a lawsuit before the U.S. Supreme Court.

A settlement is a possibility for ending litigation between Texas and New Mexico over Rio Grande water in a lawsuit before the U.S. Supreme Court.